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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Come and take part in this spectacular session by registering online for the 73<sup>rd</sup> State of Ohio Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WWW.NFBOhio.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>1Touch<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What is the touch? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1Touch Project is the first comprehensive self-defense <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>program designed specifically for <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>people who are blind/VI and those people <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>legally viewed as vulnerable members of <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>society. The program teaches hands-on selfdefense <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>techniques for dealing with assaults, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>aggressive behavior, and bullying . 1Touch <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>focuses on real life situations with practical <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>applications. 1Touch explores participants' <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>hidden assumptions regarding their own <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>disability by investigating their personal <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>perceptions of their blindness, as well as the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>insecurities built upon that perception. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Benefits of the 1Touch? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Participants will gain the below benefits from <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>!Touch: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Willingness to Travel Independently <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Increased Independence <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Self-Confidence <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Adjustment to Vision Loss <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Communication Skills <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Enthusiasm I Self-Worth <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Spatial Orientation <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Tactile Sensitivity <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Social Interaction <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Safety <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Programs <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Presentations : 1Touch presentations <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>are informative in nature and include oral <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>presentations , poster sessions, and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>informational booths at conferences and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>meetings. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Workshops: 1Touch hands-on workshops <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>can range from 1.5 hours to an entire day. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>These workshops create the environment of <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>open discussion , question and answer time, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and a chance to experience the effectiveness <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>of the techniques firsthand. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Coaching Certification Course: 1Touch <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>provides a 3-day intensive "train the trainers" <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>course in order to reach the end users in their <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>communities. The coaching course enables <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>others to teach the 1Touch syllabus in their <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>communities . A final exam must be <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>successfully completed to earn a certification <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>to maintain the standard of the program. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in one of the workshops <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>listed above; for further information and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>pricing contact one of the following <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jenica Cole: (951)795-8928 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wilbert Turner:(216)212-4959 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Antonio Dobyne:(216)450-8791 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>- \ Testimonials <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>"I recently had the privilege and joy of <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>participating in a 1Touch coaching <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>certification course. Twelve Lighthouse <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>staff and community members took part <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>in a three day training which just blew <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>my mind ...At the conclusion of the three <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>day seminar, we all walked away more <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>confident, alert and ready to give back to <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>the blindness community in the most <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>meaningful and best way possible ... as <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>certified 1Touch coaches. If you are <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>considering taking a workshop to feel <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>more safe and confident out in the world , <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>or if you are considering becoming a <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>coach, don't hesitate! Just do it. This is <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>one of the best things you can possibly <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>do for yourself and for your community. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(Lisamaria Martinez -Director of <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Community Service - San Francisco <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lighthouse) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>"The1TouchTM is a methodical and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>instructive way to teach individuals with <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>visual impairments self-defense skills. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Through 1TouchTM, they gain safety <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>skills and confidence." <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>--(Lauren J. Lieberman, Ph .D.) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>" As a Certified Orientation and Mobility <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Specialist [I believe] this course provides <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>a hands-on experience that enables <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>learners to take back their power! I've <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>already recommended the 3-day <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>certification course to blind rehab <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>instructors and Veterans. Hopefully, the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>VA will sponsor training at other <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>facilities!"- (Ella Hart VA National <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Program Consultant) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>- ' Who Can Participate? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The self-defense systems are fully accessible <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>to all and are designed for practicality. There <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>are no age restrictions or physical strength <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>requirements, and no prior experience in <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>martial arts is necessary to participate. The <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>class curriculum is adapted to the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>appropriate audiences. Everyone is welcome <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>to participate , including people who are <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Blind/Visually impaired <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Blind and Blind <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Mobility impaired <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Multiple Disabilities <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Children/Seniors <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Professionals/Veterans <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jenica Cole <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone number <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(951)796-8928 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:cole3119@twc.com">cole3119@twc.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cleveland 1Touch <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1Touch Project is a 501(c)(3) organization <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>that provides ongoing self-development and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>rehabilitation courses through adapted selfdefense <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>training specifically for people who <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>are blind/visually impaired and members of <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>society requiring physically adaptive <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>activities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RPPL E <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. ACVREP Approved <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:cole3119@twc.com">cole3119@twc.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cleveland 1 Touch<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>